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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $31,545
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370 365
Bodyside moldings     290
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292 237
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 655
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 425
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $33,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,094
Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$33,085
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$30,255
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaLegacy
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation app  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,230$3,280$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-112

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082019
ModelAltimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length189.8 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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